Elementary School Teacher – Kindergarten
Dedicated early childhood educator with 17 years of experience in Title I schools with student populations that include diverse backgrounds, disadvantaged, ELL and low socio-economic status. Professional strengths include positive attitude, character, patience, work ethic, celebration of differences and adaptability.
Education and Credentials
University of Alabama
Graduate school January 2014-present
Graduate coursework 1996
Fulfilled recertification requirements
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
BSE Early Childhood/Elementary Education 1983
Magna Cum Laude
Class B Alabama Teaching Certificate P-3, 1-6
Professional Experience
Gadsden City School District
Oscar Adams Elementary 2004-present
Kindergarten teacher
Title I school
Jessie Dean Smith Elementary 1996-2004
Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher
Title I school
Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts
Imagination Place Children’s Museum Educator 1994-1996
Selected Skills and Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year Jessie Dean Smith Elementary 2000-01
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 2003
Accreditation Committee Chair, Jesse Dean Smith
ELL Professional Development Academy
Carol Bohanon Memorial award 2009-10
Beautification Committee award 2012-13
Continuing Professional Development
Gadsden City School Technology Workshops
J.S.U. Technology in Motion
ELL team training
Developing Academic Language for All Students
Unwrapping the College and Career Ready Standards
Anti-bullying rally
Tools for Teaching Tolerance
jreaves@gcs.k12.al.us
Elementary School Teacher – Kindergarten
Dedicated early childhood educator with 17 years of experience in Title I schools with student populations that include diverse backgrounds, disadvantaged, ELL and low socio-economic status. Professional strengths include positive attitude, character, patience, work ethic, celebration of differences and adaptability.
Education and Credentials
University of Alabama
Graduate school January 2014-present
Graduate coursework 1996
Fulfilled recertification requirements
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
BSE Early Childhood/Elementary Education 1983
Magna Cum Laude
Class B Alabama Teaching Certificate P-3, 1-6
Professional Experience
Gadsden City School District
Oscar Adams Elementary 2004-present
Jessie Dean Smith Elementary 1996-2004
Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts
Selected Skills and Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year Jessie Dean Smith Elementary 2000-01
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 2003
Accreditation Committee Chair, Jesse Dean SmithContinuing Professional Development
Gadsden City School Technology Workshops
J.S.U. Technology in Motion
ELL team training
Developing Academic Language for All Students
Unwrapping the College and Career Ready Standards
Anti-bullying rally
Tools for Teaching Tolerance